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Enterprise Risk Management

Mark Layton | September 1, 2007

To establish a risk intelligent enterprise, you must take calculated risks and avoid "the taboo of failure." Mark Layton explains.

Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance

James Macdonald | September 1, 2007

James Macdonald examines the federal terrorism insurance program and the key coverage issues in the TRIA debate.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2007

Is a leased worker considered a temporary worker? Craig Stanovich explains the difference and the insurance implications.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2007

Pat Wielinski relates the recent Texas Supreme Court holding that unexpected/unintended property damage is an "occurrence" under the CGL.

Maritime Law

Michael Orlando | August 18, 2007

Michael Orlando looks at the recent admiralty case, Sinochem Int'l Co., Ltd. v. Malaysia Int'l Shipping Corp. , which addressed forum non conveniens.

Captives

Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2007

Michael Mead says the prudent captive owner will address the collateral issue early in the formation and often throughout the life of the captive.

Design and Professional Liability

Jeff Slivka | August 1, 2007

Jeff Slivka examines the marketplace, the trends, and the various forms of coverage available this year.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007

Jeff Balcombe discusses factors that influence value: growth, profitability, customer relationships, and company-specific risks.

Intellectual Property

Sanford Warren | August 1, 2007

Sanford Warren examines the patent as a legal mechanism to protect innovation, especially novel business practices.

Surety

Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2007

In this ongoing series, Marilyn Klinger discusses the surety problem of penal sum increases with change orders.